Web Resources
Stephanie C.
Ruben S.
CSC101 wk 2.
Blogs
A blog is the contracting of the term “web log.”
This is a type of website which provide
commentary or news on a particular subject. They
are also considered online diaries they combine
pictures, text, and links to other pages and other
blogs. Some of the more popular blogs are the
celebrity gossip blogs
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blog
• Skype is a software application which allows
you to make voice calls over the internet. This
is a free service, unless you want to use a
mobile or landline phone. Skype does not run
on servers it uses the background processing
on computers running the skype program.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skype
Google Talk
• An instant messaging similar to that of aim
and msn live. Google talk in only available for
windows computers. Google chat is available
for mobile based devices such as Iphone,
blackberry and androids.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Talk
• Twitter is a social networking and
microblogging website. Twitter is owned by
Twitter inc., Twitter enables users to send and
read 140 character
long messages known as
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter
tweets . Twitter has over 190 million monthly
users.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitter
Whoozy
This Website allows people
to enter the first name,
last name or nickname of
any individual and the
website will search the
web and social networks
for profiles, images and
more.
http://www.kgbpeople.com/
Zillow
The website uses a proprietary
algorithm called the "Zestimate" to
appraise property values based on
undisclosed factors. Sellers can use
Zillow as a marketing tool by
appraising their properties, posting
property information such as
improvements and access to major
roads; and comparing nearby
property value appraisals.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zillow
Sleeping in Airports
• Airport reviews including the
best and worst airports to stay
overnight. The website will
show you which airports you
can sleep in safely and
comfortably and those which
you should avoid altogether on
your next trip.
http://www.sleepinginairports.net/
Priceline
A website designed to
search for the cheapest
airline tickets and allows
users to get discounts on
flights, hotels, rental cars,
vacations and cruises.
http://www.priceline.com/
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